The Goggler Podcast

Co-producers Yuki Pang and Jani Kuronen join The Goggler Podcast to talk about Fleak, their new animated feature. We talk about the case for Malaysia as one of the most underrated animation hubs anywhere — a talent pool that doesn’t get the international attention it deserves, before turning the conversation turns to Fleak itself: the inspirations behind the film, the Roald Dahl and Enid Bly...

On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we unwrap Lee Cronin’s The Mummy , the Evil Dead Rise director’s gnarly, Blumhouse-produced reimagining that trades ancient pharaohs for a family nightmare. Then we binge our way through Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video , the follow-up to the Emmy-nominated hidden-camera comedy that swaps the courtroom for a corporate offsite at...

Big emotions all round this week. We review the long-awaited third season of Euphoria and the aptly titled The Drama , digging into performances, storytelling choices, and whether the hype was justified. We also break down the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu — what it reveals, what it’s hiding, and whether it’s enough to get us genuinely excited again for Star Wars on the b...

Comfort food, Sith Lords, and therapy, all in one episode. We review Pizza Movie , the Star Wars series Maul: Shadow Lord , and the third season of Shrinking . We also get into a discussion that’s been bugging us for a while: why do so many modern TV shows look so meh? We talk production values, lighting choices, and whether the streaming era has quietly lowered the visual bar for television...

Two wildly different properties and one giant leap for mankind on this week’s episode. We review the Australian murder-mystery comedy Deadloch and Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie , talking tone, humour, and whether either one sticks the landing. Then we nerd out about NASA’s Artemis II mission — what it means, why it matters, and how it feels to be alive at a time when we...

This week, we’ve got a packed show. We review the action horror comedy They Will Kill You , Ryan Gosling’s spacefaring adventure Project Hail Mary , and Riz Ahmed’s brilliant meta-meditation on being South Asian and Bond in Bait . We dig into what works, what doesn’t, and whether any of them are worth your time and money. Then also talk trailers — specifically the live acti...

On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we dive headfirst into the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – the most-watched movie trailer in history. We also review GOAT , Sony Pictures Animation’s slick, Spider-Verse-styled sports comedy about a tiny goat trying to make it in a brutal basketball-like sport called “Roarball.” And finally, we talk Ready or Not 2: Here I Come...

On this episode of The Goggler Podcast, we review  Bonsai Warrior , the documentary that follows Masashi Hirao — the last apprentice of legendary bonsai master Kato Saburo — as he travels across 11 countries to modernise an ancient art form. We dig into what makes this such a compelling watch: the tension between tradition and rebellion, the weight of a master’s legacy, and whether Hirao&#82...

We dig into the controversy surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s comments about opera and ballet — what he said, why it landed the way it did, and whether the backlash is warranted or overblown. Then we turn to the screen: we review the long-awaited new season of  Scrubs  and ask whether the beloved comedy still has the heart and the humour that made it a classic. Plus, we review  The President&#...

Bahir and Uma break down the first trailer for HBO Max’s highly anticipated  Lanterns , before diving into reviews of Prime Video’s swashbuckling action thriller  The Bluff , Chloé Zhao’s emotionally devastating  Hamnet , and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s wildly ambitious gothic romance,  The Bride! The Bride! is now showing in Malaysian cinemas, Hamnet is available at selected GSC l...

In this episode, we plunge into the claustrophobic horror of  Iron Lung  and the slick intrigue of  Crime 101 , breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why they’ve got everyone talking. Then we zoom out to the industry headlines, unpacking the recent BAFTA controversy and Netflix’s buzzy new documentary on  America’s Next Top Model . Crime 101 and Iron Lung are now showing in Malaysian cinemas...

Two wildly different worlds collide in this episode as we dive into  Mondays: See You This Week  and Nobunaga Concerto . One traps its characters in a hilariously existential office time loop; the other hurls a modern slacker into the chaos of feudal Japan. We unpack how both films bend time, identity, and destiny in their own distinct ways, while exploring what they reveal about ambition, respons...

We open the mailbag to tackle your questions on how Oscar selections really work, what makes  Cinema Paradiso  endure, what  Iron Lung  signals for indie filmmaking’s future, and whether celebrity activism actually matters. It’s an anything-goes conversation about prestige, passion, and the evolving power of movies. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questi...

Three stories, one conversation: we review  The Lincoln Lawyer  and  Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die , then tackle the thorny ethics of generative AI in a documentary about Lucy Letby. The Lincoln Lawyer and The Investigation of Lucy Letby are streaming on Netflix. Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have a...

We head to the moors to unpack Emerald Fennell’s take on  Wuthering Heights  and ask the question hovering over every adaptation: how far can you stray before you lose the storm? We dig into what’s gained, what’s flattened, and whether style and provocation have replaced the novel’s wild, unruly soul. “Wuthering Heights” is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. Thank you for checking out T...

Step behind the curtain with Jamieson Lindenburg, the artistic director of Cirque du Soleil’s  Kooza,  as we dive into the craft of creating spectacle. From shaping daring acts to orchestrating emotion, we chat about how imagination, precision, and a touch of madness come together to make the impossible feel effortless. Cirque du Soleil: Kooza is back in Singapore until March 29th. Click here to b...

We review  The Wrecking Crew  and unpack why films like  Jay Kelly ,  Deliver Me From Nowhere , and  Rental Family missed the Oscar cut. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questions, just email us on  podcast@goggler.my , or reach out to us via  Instagram . You can also WhatsApp us on The Goggler Hotline, on  +60125245208 RSS: https://goggler...

It’s an Ask Us Anything episode packed with big questions and loose threads. We chat New Year resolutions, Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros., spiral through Tarantino’s filmography, and consider the wisdom of a three movie  Dune  marathon in December. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questions, just email us on  podcast@goggler.my , or reach out...

Reviews of Mercy , Send Help , Scarlet , and Wonder Man , plus a quick check-in on this year’s Oscar nominations. Send Help and Mercy are now showing in Malaysian cinema, Scarlet opens in selected GSC outlets next week, and you can watch all episodes of Wonder Man on Disney+. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questions, just email us on  podcast...

Primate , The Rip , and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reviewed, plus how Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve took the biggest screens away from Marvel. Primate and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple are now showing in Malaysian cinemas. You can watch The Rip on Netflix. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questions, just email us on  podcast@goggler.m...

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the latest installment in James Cameron’s epic franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Avatar: Fire and Ash is still showing in Malaysian cinemas. With Avatar: Fire and Ash , James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri...

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Restaurant from the Sky , a soul-nourishing Japanese drama about food, community, and the quiet power of human connection. You can watch Restaurant from the Sky , for free, at JFF Theater. Just click here to register and check out the movies on offer. The Japan Foundation proudly presents a new season of JFF THEATER , a free global stre...

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Edgar Wright’s brand new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man . The Running Man is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional a...

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Paul Greengrass’ epic new survival drama, The Lost Bus . The Lost Bus is now streaming on Apple TV+. The Lost Bus  dramatizes the heart-stopping true story of bus driver Kevin McKay and schoolteacher Mary Ludwig, who, amid the raging 2018 Camp Fire, must lead 22 children and themselves through collapsing roads, smoke, and chaos in...

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review the long awaited third installment in the TRON franchise: TRON: Ares . TRON: Ares opens in Malaysian cinemas on Thursday, October 9. Tron: Ares picks up the legacy of the digital frontier as a powerful new program, Ares, is sent from the world of the Grid into the real world on a mission that could change the relationship between humans...